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New recall notices have been issued, affecting Toyota, Skoda, Lexus, Ram, Cupra and Jaguar vehicles.
The details of each recall, as published, are posted below.
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Recalls: 2021-24 Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Tundra
- Recall number: REC-005908
- Campaign number: ZGG04
- Original published date: 27 February 2024
- Year range: 2021 - 2024
- Variants: Landcruiser Wagon GR-S, Landcruiser Wagon GX, Landcruiser Wagon GXL, Landcruiser Wagon Sahara, Landcruiser Wagon Sahara ZX, Landcruiser Wagon VX, Tundra Limited
- Affected units: 28,491
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a design issue, the transmission control module may not operate as intended. If this occurs, the automatic transmission may continue to transfer engine power to the wheels when shifted to the neutral position. If the brake pedal or park brake are not applied it may result in unintended vehicle movement if shift lever is not moved to Park position.
What are the hazards?
An unintended movement of the vehicle may increase the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Toyota and are asked to make an appointment to update the transmission control module software, free of charge.
Prior to updating the transmission control module software, owners are encouraged to use the shift levers Park position rather than Neutral.
Supplier details
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Toyota Recall Assist Support Line
- Contact phone: 1800 987 366
- Contact website: toyota.com.au/owners/service/online-service-booking [↗]
- Contact email: recallsupport@toyota.dataresponse.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2020-24 Skoda Octavia and Superb
- Recall number: REC-005899
- Campaign number: 47U5
- Original published date: 19 February 2024
- Year range: 2020 - 2024
- Variants: All variants within this model
- Affected units: 3801
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurs, brake fluid may leak and cause a reduction in braking performance and/or if brake fluid leaks on to a hot exhaust there is a risk of a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in braking performance and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Skoda dealership to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Skoda Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 607 540
- Contact website: retailers.skoda-auto.com/959/en-AU [↗]
- Contact email: recalls@myskoda.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2021-24 Lexus LX
- Recall number: REC-005909
- Campaign number: ZGG04
- Original published date: 27 February 2024
- Year range: 2021 - 2024
- Variants: LX500d, LX500d F Sport, LX500d Sports Luxury, LX600, LX600 F Sport, LX600 Sports Luxury, LX600 Ultra Luxury
- Affected units: 1360
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a design issue, the transmission control module may not operate as intended. If this occurs, the automatic transmission may continue to transfer engine power to the wheels when shifted to the neutral position. If the brake pedal or park brake are not applied it may result in unintended vehicle movement if shift lever is not moved to Park position.
What are the hazards?
An unintended movement of the vehicle may increase the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Lexus and are asked to make an appointment to update the transmission control module software, free of charge.
Prior to updating the transmission control module software, owners are encouraged to use the shift levers Park position rather than Neutral.
Supplier details
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Lexus Customer Assistance Centre
- Contact phone: 1800 023 009
- Contact website: lexus.com.au [↗]
- Contact email: enquiries@lexus.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2021-22 Ram 2500/3500
- Recall number: REC-005892
- Campaign number: RC20015Y43
- Original published date: 21 February 2024
- Year range: 2021-2022
- Variants: This model does not include variants
- Affected units: 1294
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the diesel particulate matter sensor may not have been installed during assembly. This could increase vehicle emissions and block the diesel particulate filter. If this occurs it can limit the vehicle power and performance leading to engine stalling.
What are the hazards?
A loss in power whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their authorised RAM dealership to arrange to have the particulate matter sensor inspected, and if required, install a new sensor.
Supplier details
AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
RAM Trucks Customer Assist
- Contact phone: 1300 681 79
Recalls: 2024 Ram 2500/3500
- Recall number: REC-005896
- Campaign number: RC20016D5A
- Original published date: 22 February 2024
- Year range: 2024
- Affected units: 419
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue in the steering column control module, the high beam headlamps switch may activate the turn signal indicators and the turn signal indicator switches may activate the high beam headlamps.
What are the hazards?
If the turn signal indicators do not illuminate as intended, other road users would be unable to identify if the vehicle is turning. Non-operational high beam headlamps will result in reduced visibility. This could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local authorised RAM dealer to have the software updated, free of charge.
Supplier details
AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
RAM Trucks Customer Assist
- Contact phone: 1300 681 79
Recalls: 2013-18 Ram 2500/3500
- Recall number: REC-005895
- Campaign number: RC2001767A
- Original published date: 21 February 2024
- Year range: 2013 - 2018
- Variants: This model does not include variants
- Affected units: 1
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, the engine control software requires updating for efficient engine emission performance.
What are the hazards?
There is no safety hazard and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle.
Vehicles may not be compliant with the ADR 80/03 - Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest authorised RAM dealer to have the engine control software updated, free of charge.
Supplier details
AMERICAN SPECIAL VEHICLES PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
RAM Trucks Customer Assist
- Contact phone: 1300 681 79
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Recalls: 2020-22 Cupra Formentor and Leon
- Recall number: REC-005900
- Campaign number: 47U6
- Original published date: 19 February 2024
- Year range: 2020 - 2022
- Variants: All variants within this model
- Affected units: 26
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurs, brake fluid may leak and cause a reduction in braking performance and/or if brake fluid leaks on to a hot exhaust there is a risk of a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in braking performance and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Cupra service partner to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Cupra Australia
- Contact phone: 1800 879 112
- Contact email: recalls@mycupra.com.au [↗]
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Recalls: 2018-20 Jaguar I-Pace
- Recall number: REC-005902
- Campaign number: H471
- Original published date: 16 February 2024
- Year range: 2018 - 2020
- Variants: All variants within this model
- Affected units: 4
- List of affected VINs (.csv file) [↗]
What are the defects?
This recall is a re-notification for REC-005700 [issued in June 2023].
Due to an incorrect service diagnostic tool and software update, the affected vehicles remain with the safety defect. As a result, vehicles may experience a thermal overload. If this occurs, vehicle occupants may identify smoke or fire emanating from underneath the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Jaguar dealer to receive an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software using the correct service diagnostic tool and software.
This software provides an enhanced level of driver warnings in relation to High Voltage battery condition and in the event the software determines a risk exists, the High Voltage battery charging capacity is temporarily limited to 75%. The warning message and associated Owners Guide instructions direct the driver to take their vehicle to a Jaguar retailer for diagnosis. Your retailer will then inspect, and if necessary, repair or replace the affected High Voltage battery module/assembly, free of charge.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
JLR Customer Relationship Centre
- Contact phone: 1800 625 642
- Contact email: crcau@jaguarlandrover.com [↗]
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